The Minnesota Timberwolves (16-19) battle the Milwaukee Bucks (22-12) Friday. Tip from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Wolves lost 119-118 to the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, covering as 6.5-point road underdogs. Minnesota is without 3-time All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns, who is out with a calf strain. Despite that, the Wolves have covered 4 of their last 7 games but are still just 14-21 against the spread (ATS) this season.
The Bucks lost to the Chicago Bulls 119-113 in overtime Wednesday, failing to cover as 2.5-point road favorites. Milwaukee is 17-15-2 ATS but has failed to cover 4 in a row and is just 3-6-1 ATS over its last 10 games. The Bucks’ strength is on defense, sitting 2nd in opponents’ field goal percentage (45.5%).
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